Ana Ferreirinha

Ana Ferreirinha is a physician completing specialty training in Dermatology and Venereology in Lisbon. She sees children and adults for skin, hair, and nail concerns at United Medical Clinic.

Dr. Ferreirinha graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Lisbon and began her Dermatology and Venereology residency at Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central in January 2023. Before entering specialty training, she completed a general medical internship at Hospital de Cascais.

Reasons to Schedule a Dermatology Appointment

A dermatology appointment may be appropriate for new symptoms, a flare-up of a previously diagnosed condition, or an evaluation of changes affecting the skin, hair, or nails.

• acne and breakouts on the face or body;
• skin redness, rosacea, or sensitivity;
• itching, dryness, scaling, or irritation;
• atopic, contact, or seborrheic dermatitis;
• psoriasis and other chronic inflammatory skin conditions;
• hives;
• fungal, bacterial, or viral skin infections;
• warts and molluscum contagiosum;
• hair loss and scalp conditions;
• nail changes or disorders;
• changes in moles and other pigmented lesions;
• new, growing, bleeding, or nonhealing skin lesions.

This list is not exhaustive. Rapidly changing skin lesions, a quickly spreading rash, fever, significant swelling, or difficulty breathing require prompt medical evaluation. Severe acute symptoms should be evaluated through urgent or emergency care.

Acne and Inflammatory Skin Conditions

Acne, dermatitis, rosacea, and psoriasis can vary widely and require an individualized assessment. During the appointment, the physician reviews the duration and progression of symptoms, possible triggers, previous treatment, and the patient's current skin care products.

Following the examination, the physician explains the working diagnosis and develops a personalized plan. Depending on the clinical findings, this may include therapeutic skin care, topical or systemic medication, monitoring, or additional testing when medically indicated.

Moles and Preventive Skin Evaluation

A dermatology appointment is recommended when a mole or other lesion changes in size, shape, or color; becomes asymmetric; or starts to itch, hurt, or bleed. A new unusual growth or a sore that does not heal is also a reason to seek medical evaluation.

Preventive skin evaluation may be particularly relevant for people with many moles, substantial ultraviolet exposure, a history of sunburns, or a personal or family history of skin cancer. The physician determines the appropriate follow-up schedule for each patient.

What to Expect During the Appointment

During the visit, Dr. Ferreirinha reviews the patient's symptoms, medical history, current medications, allergies, skin care routine, and any previous test results. She then examines the skin and, when relevant, the hair, scalp, or nails.

At the end of the appointment, the patient receives an explanation of the possible diagnosis and recommended next steps. Depending on the clinical situation, the plan may include treatment, monitoring, laboratory or other diagnostic testing, or a follow-up visit. The need for any procedure is determined only after an in-person assessment.

Education and Clinical Training

• 2015–2021 — Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon;
• 2022 — general medical internship, Hospital de Cascais;
• since January 2023 — specialty residency in Dermatology and Venereology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central.

Her continuing education includes advanced training in immune-mediated inflammatory psoriatic disease, a first-line dermatology course, an update course on skin cancer, and the practical program Step-by-step Dermatologia 2.

Academic and Educational Activity

Dr. Ferreirinha participates in the education of healthcare professionals and contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities. Her CV also lists a clinical publication on Hutchinson's sign in congenital nail matrix nevus in the journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does Ana Ferreirinha see children?

Yes. She sees both children and adults. When scheduling an appointment for a child, please provide the child's age and the primary concern.

2. Can I schedule an appointment for acne, a rash, or itching?

Yes. These are common reasons for a dermatology appointment. The physician can evaluate the skin, consider possible causes, and recommend the next steps.

3. Can I have a mole or a new skin growth evaluated?

Yes. It is especially important to seek medical advice if a lesion changes, grows, bleeds, becomes painful, or does not heal.

4. Which languages are available for appointments?

Dr. Ferreirinha provides consultations in Portuguese and English. Please ask the clinic when scheduling if support from a medical coordinator or interpreter is needed.

5. Where does the appointment take place?

In-person appointments are available at United Medical Clinic in Lisbon, located at Avenida Defensores de Chaves, 73B.

Schedule a consultation with Dermatology and Venereology resident Ana Ferreirinha at UMC Lisbon.